TravelNurseSource is working with Highland Staffing, LLC to find a qualified ER/Trauma RN in Elmira, New York, 14905!
Job Title
Emergency Department Registered Nurse (Nights)
Job Summary
Join a dynamic Emergency Department team in Elmira, New York, as a Night Shift Registered Nurse. This role is based in a large, 48-treatment space ED, providing comprehensive care to a diverse patient population experiencing acute illnesses and injuries.
The successful candidate will be an experienced professional adept at managing critical situations, performing rapid assessments, and delivering high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment. You will play a crucial role in patient stabilization and treatment during the overnight hours, maintaining a patient-to-nurse ratio of 1:5.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for emergency patients.
- Manage a patient load with a 1:5 patient-to-nurse ratio, ensuring optimal patient outcomes.
- Administer medications, perform treatments, and assist with procedures as per physician orders and hospital policy.
- Monitor and interpret patient vital signs, cardiac rhythms, and other physiological data.
- Collaborate with physicians, other nurses, and healthcare team members to coordinate patient care.
- Maintain accurate and thorough electronic health records and documentation.
- Ensure patient safety and adherence to all hospital policies and regulatory standards.
Required Qualifications
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Demonstrated experience working as a Registered Nurse in an Emergency Department setting.
Preferred Qualifications
Not specified.
Skills & Competencies
- Proficiency in emergency assessment and critical care interventions.
- Strong clinical judgment and rapid decision-making skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-stress environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective team collaboration and patient interaction.
- Competency in electronic health record (EHR) systems.
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Shift Details
- Shift Type: Nights
- Hours: 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM (12.5-hour shifts)
- Days per Week: 3
- Call Requirements: Not specified.
- Weekend Rotations: Not specified.
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Assignment Dates: July 19, 2026 – October 17, 2026
Licensing Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of New York.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.